D'Agostino Foundation
The D'Agostino Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm City, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports $214,000 in grants to 17 organizations, including animal-welfare, health, religious, and other charitable organizations.
D'Agostino Foundation at a glance
In short: D'Agostino Foundation gave $214K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), top state Florida. 18% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $214,000
- +30.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,588
- +15.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,824,062
- -2.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D'Agostino Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2312 Sw Brookwood Lane, Palm City, FL 34990
Phone: (917) 750-8908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D'Agostino Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Caring Fields Felines ($45K). Together the top 10 received $164K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (48%), New York (34%), Tennessee (9%), Pennsylvania (5%), and California (5%), according to the reported state distribution.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is D'Agostino Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2024) to $214K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring Fields Felines Palm City, FL | Charitable Donation | $45,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Treasure Coast Hospice Stuart, FL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Church of St Patrick Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $13,750 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Queens Village, NY | Charitable Donation | $11,750 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Charitable Donation | $11,750 |
| The Visitation Monastery Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Donation | $11,750 |
| A Tail to Tell Inc Mount Gretna, PA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| For Our Friends Inc Briarwood, NY | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Muttville San Francisco, CA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,824,062 | $289,124 | $339,048 | $214,000 | 17 | $214,000 | $240,069 | $210,168 |
| 2025 | $1,873,986 | $291,557 | $246,219 | $164,000 | 15 | $164,000 | $261,465 | $182,104 |
| 2024 | $1,828,648 | $155,190 | $206,403 | $118,000 | 15 | $118,000 | $37,383 | $167,815 |
| 2023 | $1,879,861 | $393,643 | $212,958 | $127,000 | 16 | $127,000 | $30,992 | $158,324 |
| 2022 | $1,699,176 | $392,876 | $271,407 | $187,500 | 18 | $187,500 | $25,850 | $181,604 |
| 2021 | $1,577,707 | $83,030 | $227,833 | $148,500 | 17 | — | $21,146 | $161,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D'Agostino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $210K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Caring Fields Felines says it works to reduce homeless-cat populations, arrange adoptions, and care for sanctuary cats. Muttville describes its work as rescuing older dogs and finding them homes, while Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. Molly’s House says it provides affordable accommodations for patients and families during medical treatment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $214,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $45,000 to Caring Fields Felines, $20,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Treasure Coast Hospice, and $13,750 to Church of St. Patrick. Other reported grants included $11,750 each to Little Sisters of the Poor, Sisters of Life, and The Visitation Monastery, and $10,000 each to A Tail to Tell, For Our Friends, Muttville, Cobie’s Cottage, and The Van Duzer Foundation.
Additional 2026 grants included $8,000 to Packer Collegiate Institute and $5,000 each to Guiding Eyes for the Blind and Molly’s House. For Our Friends describes its mission as rescuing stray animals and providing care and shelter; Packer describes a student-centered educational mission; and Molly’s House describes providing supportive accommodations during medical treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Anita Schaal as president, Greg Rom as treasurer, and Randy Schaal as vice president and secretary.
D'Agostino Foundation is led by Anita Schaal, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anita Schaal
President
On filings since 2021
$30K (2021) → $60K (2026)
Greg Rom
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Randy Schaal
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $60K, to Anita Schaal (President).
Frequently asked questions about D'Agostino Foundation
How much does D'Agostino Foundation give each year?
D'Agostino Foundation gave $214K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $164K across 15 grants.
What is D'Agostino Foundation's typical grant size?
D'Agostino Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,588, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D'Agostino Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does D'Agostino Foundation give grants?
D'Agostino Foundation's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does D'Agostino Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on D'Agostino Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (17 grants).
Who are D'Agostino Foundation's largest grantees?
D'Agostino Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Caring Fields Felines ($45,000), St Jude Children's Hospital ($20,000) and Treasure Coast Hospice ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is D'Agostino Foundation?
D'Agostino Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D'Agostino Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Caring Fields Felines says it works to reduce homeless-cat populations, arrange adoptions, and care for sanctuary cats. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D'Agostino Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D'Agostino Foundation's EIN?
D'Agostino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3437294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does D'Agostino Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). D'Agostino Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/d-agostino-foundation-morg_c9f71f602b824d6c9af7ccffe95cd31e
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